Amherst, New Hampshire

Centered around the beautiful village green at its center, Amherst, New Hampshire is a quiet bedroom community with just under 12,000 residents with most of its commercial and retail businesses located on Route 101A. Set along the Souhegan River, Amherst contains the Chapel Museum, the Wigwam Museum and countless colonial homes.  Amherst children attend the highly credited SAU 39 school district which includes the Clark and Wilkins Elementary Schools, Amherst Middle School and the award-winning Souhegan High School (along with students from nearby Mont Vernon).

In addition to several historical sites and museums, Amherst is home to the Amherst Country Club, the Souhegan Woods Golf Course and the smaller Buckmeadow Golf Club. Also located in beautiful Amherst is Baboosic Lake. Swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing are allowed on this quiet, 222 acre lake. Many antique shops and flea markets dot the surrounding area of Amherst.

Firmly rooted in agriculture, Amherst, New Hampshire was first established in 1728 as Narragansett No. 3, and later as Souhegan No. 3.  In 1760 the town was chartered as Amherst after General Jeffrey Amherst, a British commander at the time.  Over the next 75 years, the large town of Amherst was made smaller through land grants offered to create other towns such as Merrimack, Milford and Mont Vernon.  In 1769 Amherst became the first seat of Hillsborough County and contained the courthouse, jail and even the whipping post.  By 1879 offices governing the county had been relocated to Manchester or Nashua and the courthouse was relegated to becoming the Amherst town hall.  Horace Greeley, founder of the New York Tribune was born in Amherst in 1811.  A state historic marker designates his home which still stands today.

The village green of Amherst is the most notable landmark in town. The area is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and also is protected by a local historic district. The town center is filled with colonial homes.

Amherst New Hampshire has grown a great deal over the past few decades and school enrollment has been a hot-button issue of late.  Many options are being offered in an effort to accept a larger student enrollment while maintaining the high standards of learning that the school district is known for. Currently, students attend the Clark Elementary School from kindergarten to first grade then Wilkins Elementary from second grade to fourth.  Amherst Middle School houses grades five through eight and Souhegan High School maintains grades nine through twelve (which includes students from neighboring Mont Vernon).  Souhegan High School uses the Coalition of Essential Schools curriculum which involves a less structured student workload that encourages student independence.  From the words of their mission statement: "Souhegan High School aspires to be a community of learners born of respect, trust and courage."  Their awards include: 1994 NH Secondary School of the Year, 1995 NH Secondary Principal of the Year and 1996 Redbook Magazine's "Best in New Hampshire"

Wilkins Elementary School(k-1)
Clark Elementary School (2-5)
    Gerard St. Amand, Principal
    Brenda Martucci, Assistant Principal
    Meg Trainor, Assistant Principal
    (603) 673-4411
    (603) 673-2343

Amherst Middle School (6-8)
    Porter Dodge, Principal
    Deb Martel, Assistant Principal
    (603) 673-8944

Souhegan High School (9-12)
    Scott Prescott, Principal
    Edward Houlihan, Dean of Students
    (603) 673-8786

If you're considering buying a home in historic Amherst, New Hampshire, give Jim Miller Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage a call at (603) 801-3987.  We've done all the hard work, now let us show you why purchasing a home in Amherst, New Hampshire will be the best decision you've ever made.

Current Amherst, New Hampshire MLS Listings for Single Family Homes

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Listing # 2740367 | 6 Extra Photos!
	Peace & serenity, unparalleled views - the 104 acres are perfect for this 1700's center chimney Colonial. 4 fplcs; beautiful wide pine flrs; gunstock corner posts; built-in china cabinet. Large picture windows & scr. porch from which to enjoy the expansive view. Detached barn, plus inground pool & tennis court, for this picture perfect setting.

Listing # 2721935 | 11 Extra Photos!
	Amherst Village Antique. Jonathan Smith House & Bark Mill located in the heart of Amherst Village. Spacious 12 room, center chimney Colonial circa 1750. Lg fenced corner lot with gardens, lg barn, delightful screen porch & more overlooking the cannon on the green. Own a piece of history!

Listing # 2697202 | 11 Extra Photos!
	Amherst village property blends vintage 1790s architecture & dramatic new construction. Lg.country kitchen w/gas fplc/cath ceilings.9 French drs open to 4+ park-like acres w/gardens. Form. living rm w/fplc 5 bdrms incl. mast. suite & pvt. guest/au pair wing. In-ground pool & poolhouse.Potential horse property/tennis courts.

Listing # 2659629 | 11 Extra Photos!
	VIEWS,VIEWS,VIEWS!!! Royal Barry Wills expanded home on private estate lot. 6 bedrooms/4 baths, in-law suite with its own entrance and office. Screened porch, mature perennial gardens and trees,lush pasture, heated pool,sun room, pergolas. Beautiful brick and stonework expand the attention to detail outside.

Listing # 2722064 | 11 Extra Photos!
	Situated on One of Amherst NH's finest addresses,this Custom Built Brick Colonial offers the discerning client everything.Radiant heat throughout the whole home, Buderus heating systems,Gourmet Kitchen,Five bedrooms,5baths,Center cut Oak flooring,Yards of custom tile, granite and mill work abound this truly magnificient property.Views for miles!

Listing # 2736749 | 11 Extra Photos!
	Amherst NH new construction for sale just outside Amherst Village on 6.9 beautiful acres along Green Rd. Brand new 4200sf colonial farmhouse. Plenty of privacy yet close to everything, with 4BRs, 4 BAs, marvelous mudrm, gracious mstr suite with FP. Perfect balance of formal & casual space in an open concept design that provides a terrific flr plan.

Listing # 2697432 | 11 Extra Photos!
	Lovely, brick-front French Colonial with first floor au-pair or in-law apartment. Details too numerous to mention. 3 car attached garage, large Lord and Burnham greenhouse, 5 bedrooms, front-to-back living room - not far from Amherst Village! Seller financing available

Listing # 2705720 | 11 Extra Photos!
	-The only way to truly get what you want is to Custom Build. With interest rates dropping there has never been a better time to do so. Take advantage of using today's top of the line energy efficient products & save thousands of dollars. Victoria Ridge a premier,exclusive 9 lot subdivision. The road is in, lots are cleared, pick your lot and smile

Listing # 2744227 | 11 Extra Photos!
	Country Cape with estate like setting of over 15 acres. This home features a large country kitchen, large dining room, first floor office, vaulted entry foyer, 4 bedrooms, upstairs study, screened porch, gunite pool, tennis court, perennial gardens, patio, hot tub and much more.

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